Piejūras Stirnu buks
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Race centre:: Seaside water park, Ventspils. GoogleMap here!
Race programme:: here!
Detailed distance maps:: bit.ly/PiejurasStirnuBuks
Distance GPX files available here (press “Savel ink as”!):: “Vāvere – GPX”, “Zaķis – GPX”, “Stirnu buks – GPX”, “Lūsis – GPX”.
“Holiday route: have a family-oriented weekend in Venstpils”:: Tūrismagids.lv
Web-page Tūrismagids.lv says: “Ventspils is a wonderful holiday destination – here you can feel both the city charm and wonders of the Baltic sea”, so why shouldn’t roe bucks try and get to know the pearl of Kurzeme while jumping around it for a bit? Ventspils, located in the north-western Latvia and near river Venta’s estuary in Baltic sea, is one of the most interesting and modern cities in nowadays Latvia. Ventspils is also the second largest city in Kurzeme and is well-known for being one of the oldest cities in our country as its birthday was first celebrated in 1290.
The main routes of development have always been connected to the port near river Venta’s gravel, building of ships and transit of various goods. The city itself has also been developed around the port to accommodate both locals and travellers. This time the race centre will be located really close to the Ventspils Blue flag beach, Seaside water park, Seaside Open-air museum, Seaboard park with an Anchor trail and, of course, the famous Adventure park and “Lemberga hūte” – all this just a few minutes walking distance away!
Ventspils is known not only for its beaches but also for being Latvia’s capital city of fountains and flowers – streets, parks, squares and backyards are all decorated with flower sculptures and tasteful flower beds. Especially charming are the nine different fountains spread throughout the city – they not only make you stop for a glance but also refresh during those scorching-hot summer days. If you feel like taking on a challenge other than running, try finding all the 27 cows of different shapes and colours spread around Ventspils. They have surely become one of the most notable city’s symbols. On the other hand, if you try to find them all, there will probably be no strength left for the run around Seaside trails, so choose wisely!
We were persistently “lured” into Ventspils by Uvis Braunfelds (“Moller Auto Moller Auto Ventspils / captain of Matisons Runner’s Club). The possible trail zig-zags were introduced to “Stirnu buks” team by both Uvis and Dana Mačtama. A special “Thank you!” goes out to Ventspils city council and especially Kārlis Gubats!
See you in Ventspils!!